Job Vacancy

Fire Safety Protection Team leader

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Lead a team of fire safety professionals and play a vital role in protecting our communities and firefighters.

Location

Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes

Closing Date


17th Nov, 2025

Job Type

Operational, Support

About this vacancy

As a Protection Team Leader, you will: 

  • Lead and support a team of Fire Safety Inspecting Officers, Advisors and Apprentices. 
  • Co-ordinate fire safety activity, including audits of regulated premises from businesses to high-risk residential buildings. 
  • Oversee statutory consultations, business engagement, complaints and investigations. 
  • Provide professional advice to dutyholders, building professionals and partner agencies. 
  • Take formal enforcement action where required and represent the Service externally, including in court. 
  • Support firefighter safety through effective risk information gathering. 
  • Mentor and develop staff through appraisals, training and quality assurance. 

This vacancy is open to both non-operational candidates (support staff) and operational candidates (Watch Commanders). 

Vacancy details

You will be: 

  • A motivated and professional leader who acts with integrity and demonstrates our Service values. 
  • Skilled at supervising and mentoring staff, with proven ability to manage workloads. 
  • Confident in decision-making, problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes. 
  • An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships internally and externally. 
  • Committed to continuous personal and professional development. 

Essential requirements include: 

  • GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4–9 or equivalent). 
  • Level 4 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety. 
  • Full, valid UK driving licence. 
  • Experience of inspecting premises, applying fire safety legislation, and preparing enforcement notices or supporting prosecutions. 
  • Strong report writing, IT and organisational skills. 

Desirable experience/qualifications include: 

  • NEBOSH Fire or General Certificate, APCIL or equivalent legal training, or Level 5 Fire Engineering Technician award. 
  • Background in operational firefighting, fire engineering, fire investigation or prosecutions. 
  • Salary (Support role): £40,924 – £45,678 per annum, plus up to 10% uplift for providing out-of-hours fire safety support. 
  • Salary (Operational role): Watch Commander pay –  £44,038 – £48,202 per annum, plus 10% uplift for out-of-hours fire safety cover and an additional 5% for duty rota commitments (total up to 15%). 
  • Permanent, full time.
  • Hours: 37 (Support) / 42 (Operational). 
  • Local Government Pension Scheme. 
  • Generous annual leave entitlement. 
  • Additional allowance: up to 10% (Support roles) / up to 15% (Operational roles). 
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities. 
  • Onsite gym facilities. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support. 
  • Range of employee benefits. 
  • To find the relevant job description (support or operational) click the apply now link.
  • This role can either be based in our Broughton, Aylesbury or Marlow office.
  • All successful applicants will require a DBS check. 
  • If you are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, please notify HR, as Abatement Rules may apply. 
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 
APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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